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GAC 769K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

5,513 mi
Last recorded5,513 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAC 769K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 5,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 4,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 2,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 727 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 99,035 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,216 miles

near side front anti roll bar link arm bush deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2015 98,214 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side front anti roll bar link arm bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,086 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipe coated with underseal unable to inspect

Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipe coated with underseal unable to inspect

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,004 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

gearbox weeping oil over exhaust

rear axle weeping oil

rear flexy hoses old style could do with updating

various engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2012 97,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

gearbox weeping oil over exhaust

rear axle weeping oil

rear flexy hoses old style could do with updating

various engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

h/lamps poor

o/s mirror damaged+slightly loose

underside has had estensive welding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,362 miles

front and n/s/r brakes slightly binding

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and n/s/r brakes slightly binding

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,293 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 97,283 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both carbs damp

front no plate damp

oil leak engine area

slight play n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,101 miles

slight play n/s/f lower trunnion joint

strong advise,play in o/s/f lower trunnion joint

Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,058 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,810 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 96,804 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 96,239 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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GAC 769K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAC 769K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAC 769K registered?

GAC 769K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 April 1972.

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